Ian Simakuni Construction Supervisor
Lusaka, ZambiaRE: SITE/CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR (ASSISTANT CONSTRUCTION MANAGER)
I am writing to express my great interest in applying for the above stated Position in your organization.
I am a qualified Construction Supervisor, holding a Diploma in Construction Management, Diploma in Property Development and a Craft Certificate in Metal Fabrication. I have more than 15 years of practical experience in the Mining, building, and construction industry in Zambia.
As a person, I am confident to say that I am hardworking, flexible and can work well under pressure. I can perform excellently either individually or as part of a team. Also, I am highly analytical and able to solve complex problems. I have very good attention to detail and can adapt easily to changing environments.
Furthermore, I am a driven and motivated person that perseveres in everything I do. I enjoy interacting with interesting people, learning through experience and pushing myself to my full potential. I have strong leadership skills demonstrated through numerous tasks during my career.
Now, I am seeking a challenging position within your organization that provides the opportunity to capitalize my technical skills and abilities in the field of Construction and related fields
Education
- 2018 to 2019 Diploma in Property Development at One Education College UK
- 2017 to 2018 Diploma in Construction Management at Saint Paul’s College UK
- 1991 to 1994 Certificate in Metal Fabrication at Luanshya Craft School in Luanshya
- 1998 - 1990 High School Certificate at Luanshya Boys Secondary School
Experience
- September 2015 to Date Construction Manager at Integrity Trading Company Limited
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Duties:
1. Responsible for Company operations
2. Delegating tasks to Employees
3. Conducting Company Meetings with Senior Employees of the company
4. Procurement & Preparation of Tender Documents
5. Preparation of Quotations or Bids for Small works
6. Preparation of work progress Claims for payments
7. Giving employees work guidelines and approach to specific tasks
8, interpreting of working Drawings and reviewing of the BOQs
9. Safety and Health on Construction Sites
10. Attending to Employees requirements - February 2008 to August 2015 Contracts Manager at Yangts Jiang Enterprises Limited
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Duties:
1. Procurement & Preparation of Tender Documents
2. Acquisition of Bid Bonds/Guarantees, Advance and Performance Bonds/Guarantees
3. Coordination of Main Contractor and Sub Contractors
4. Conducting Pre Bid and site Visits prior to Bid preparation of various Tenders
5. Preparation and Attendance of Site meetings and Reports
6. Project material procurements locally and internationally
7. Preparation of work progress Claims for payments
8. Supervision of Maintenance works on various Buildings, Structures, such as Schools, Hospitals, Hotels, Guest
Houses, Residential Houses.
9. Preparation of Quotations or Bids for Small works - March 2005 to January 2007 Site Clerk/Agent at Yangts Jiang Enterprises Limited
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Duties:
1. Site supervision and Preparation of Progress Reports
2. Material ordering, Receiving and Issuing
3. Read and interpret specifications and technical drawings, schedules, manuals for construction projects,
4. Inspect and report on construction project work and maintenance work carried out either by contractors or tradesmen and staff under supervision, and ensure proper of available resources.
5. Conducting Site inspections and visits for Clients and Consultants.
6. Solving Basic Engineering problems on site
7. Health and Safety for Workers and site operations - March 2002 to January 2004 Clerk of Works at Sinkala Architects & Design Consultants
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Duties:
1. Issue instructions on site, record variances, supervise and record measurements of work taken.
2. Preparation of Daily Progress Reports
3. Material and workmanship Quality Control
4. Conducting Site inspections/instructions and visits for Clients and Consultants
5. Resolving Basic Engineering and Construction Challenges
6. Attending Site meetings and presentation of Architects’ Reports
7. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
8. Health and Safety for Workers and site operations, - July 1994 to December 1999 Artisan Metal Fabrication at Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (ZCCM)
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Duties:
1. Structural Fabrication
2. Pipe Ducts Fabrication
3. Welding of Heavy Duty Mine machinery and Equipment
4. Basic Arc and Gas Welding
5. Training Interns